Kolahoo is often considered an abandoned village of Balochistan. Citizens of the village have little to no access to the most basic of amenities. Most of the schools in the village are dilapidated and the ones that are functioning do not have enough trained faculty. Most teachers do not turn up for regular classes and only appear a few weeks before examinations take place. Students are left on their own because of which they do not receive proper education. The provincial government must take strict action against ghost teachers that are robbing the students of their education. Schools should be rebuilt to provide world-class educational facilities to the youth.
Even the hospital in the village does not have a single licensed doctor. Due to a lack of authoritative figures, residents cannot register complaints regarding gross negligence or illegal medical practices. In case of health emergencies, residents are forced to travel to other parts of the province to seek medical treatment. However, patients in critical condition cannot travel long distances. Therefore, there is an urgent need to reform the existing healthcare system.
Poor infrastructure further makes it difficult for people to travel within and outside the village. There is also a shortage of electricity, and most residents have learnt to live without it. The deteriorating condition of Kolahoo has plunged the village into the stone-age. The people of Kolahoo should not be deprived of basic amenities. It is imperative that the provincial government works ardently towards reforming the village at the earliest.
Hammal Zahid
Kolahoo